Guest Commentaries
Ensuring a More Inclusive Account of Country Music History
"Early music recording and radio were marred by racial gatekeeping," writes Rima Dael
NFCB
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The Resilience of Radio: Connecting Through Music and Real Personalities
"The medium continues to serve as a bridge that brings people together through shared...
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Survival Tools for Broadcasters Navigating Trauma and Grief in Media
"For many of us working in media, we find ourselves living in and out...
People News
NFCB Appoints Rima Dael as New CEO
Sally Kane has led the National Federation of Community Broadcasters for the past 10...
Columns and Views
Consider This: Making the Case for Community Media
Also, don't forget about these important FCC deadlines
News and Business
An LPFM Window This Fall Presents Opportunities
The low-power service has seen a slow erosion in numbers of late
Guest Commentaries
The Evolution of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
The goal posts have shifted and so must public media, says Sally Kane
Business and Law
Proposed Cyber Rules Would Be Burdensome, NFCB Says
Community stations don’t have the resources, Sally Kane tells FCC
Guest Commentaries
Come Hell or Wildfire
Community radio service in an age of extreme weather events
Programming and Sales
U.S. Public Stations Plan Call for Peace
Stations across the country plan to play “Give Peace a Chance” at the same...
People News
Aguilar to Be New KQED Program Director
Soon to be former NFCB executive director to start at station Aug. 23
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: LPFM-250’s Time Is Now
Rural communities especially may benefit greatly by low-power FM power increase
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Community Broadcaster: Giving Mood
A new report’s silver lining indicates a prospective noncom radio opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Masks Off
Are state changes prompting stations to stop requiring face coverings?
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Community Broadcaster: Going to the Doges
NPR’s step may show noncom radio its next financial opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Urgent Action
Stations have a big to-do list to prepare for the national EAS test
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Community Broadcaster: Reopening Radio
Stations have much to consider when it comes to welcoming back staff and guests
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Community Broadcaster: New Radio Filing Is Here
The FCC opens the gates for noncommercial radio in November
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Community Broadcaster: Hidden Figures
The movement for pay transparency benefits stations and candidates
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Community Broadcaster: How Stations Fight the Virus
Report sheds light on community radio’s pandemic service
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Community Broadcaster: Vaccines and Impact
Community radio must be included in President Biden’s vaccine education planning
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Community Broadcaster: Is OnlyFans Music’s Next Royalty Model?
The latest SoundCloud proposal prompts conversation on artists and equity
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Community Broadcaster: Things Fall Apart
A nonprofit media outlet’s implosion offers leadership lessons
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Community Broadcaster: Unspoken
Love him or not, the late Rush Limbaugh is an example of radio’s real...
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Community Broadcaster: Has Radio Done Enough to Fix its Racist Past?
While many stations have stepped up, it’s time to address history
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Community Broadcaster: DJing the Generational Divide
Radio must consider how Millennials and Gen-Z hear hosts
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Community Broadcaster: Distant Tension
How can stations maintain a productive work culture remotely?
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Community Broadcaster: How Biden Helps Radio
Four ways the Biden/Harris administration can engage with local broadcasters
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Community Broadcaster: Off-Air
“The Daily”’s scandal reminds community radio about the value of trust
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Community Broadcaster: Making Sense of Chaos
What can a small community radio broadcaster do when breaking news is the priority?
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Community Broadcaster: Diversity Was Radio’s Story of the Year
From scandals to inspiring efforts, noncommercial radio was defined by equity in 2020
Business and Law
NFCB Introduces New Board Members for 2021
“We were delighted to see a broad slate of talented candidates step up,” says...
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Difference Makers
Community radio deserves your year-end donation
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Community Broadcaster: Taking Chances
Stations’ diversity puzzles may require fresh thinking
Business and Law
Coalition Calls for Day of Action for Diversity in Public Media
Nov. 10 to be recognized as a day for reflection, learning and action
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Inclusive Service Is the Future
Urban alternative’s spotlight shows it is time for radio to act on diversity
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Community Broadcaster: Four Election Day Issues to Avoid
What radio needs to be aware of in its campaign coverage
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Community Broadcaster: Mask Off
Local disputes over face coverings offer chances for radio to intervene
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Community Broadcaster: Tuned Out
A new report details journalism declines, and community radio opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Correct the Record
How can stations best educate before Election Day?